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Thursday, July 29, 2010

So I know its been a while since I've posted a book review. I was reading Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr. I couldn't get into this book. I had to force myself just to pick it up and read it. I gave up on it. I was almost done with it. I learned that Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely Series is not for me. Maybe from reading all the vampires novels I'm more in love with that. I do like romance novels as well. I own most of Nicholas Sparks' novels. Also I love to read about the past.

That's all for now. I will be posting a review for Burned by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast as soon as I finish it.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

When I'm Not Reading is a weekly meme hosted by The Unread Reader. Allows us bloggers to share what we're are doing when not consuming ourselves with our books.

This week I thought I'd share my songwriting ability. I've been writing songs since 2001. I've roughly have written over 500 songs since then. I only write the lyrics, sadly I don't know how to put it to actual music. For me writing these songs are my way of getting things off my chest or just speaking on subjects I wouldn't say to someone.

But here are a few songs I've written enjoy!!

Dear My Love

Dear My LoveI'm letting goOf everything I've felt for you

Going to findSomeone I can haveNot dream about you anymoreYou'll never be mine

Dear My LoveI'm letting goOf everythingI've felt for you

I realizedYou're not the oneWhat I felt was admiration (not love)I will shed a tear for all my time wasted on you

Dear My LoveI'm letting goOf everythingI've felt for you

Even though youNever knew of my loveKept hidden in my eyesIts time to let it die

Going to find Someone I can haveNot dream of you anymoreYou'll never be mine

I'll just say thisShe best hold on tight to youCause you deserve the best No heartache

I will shed a tearFor all my time wasted on youDear My LoveI'm letting go of you and me!

Death In Front Of My Eyes

Here it is againDeath in front of my eyesBut this timeMy heart isn't aching

Why is that?After all you're apart of meYet Ican't seem to cryFeel so guilty for this

But years have gone bySince the last time I saw youSo am I to grieve your loss?Somebody come help me out

Here it is againDeath in front of my eyesYet this timeMy heart isn't aching

How am I to feel?Never was close to youAnd I just feel so numbSomebody please help me

There should be years All I feel is confusionNor sure where to turn need someone

Here it is againDeath in front of my eyesAll my heart can feel is numbness

I'm so sorryThat I can't grieve for youPleae forgive me

No Longer Will I (Gizmo)

I miss you dear friendYou were always here to comfort meIn sadness,happiness, and in angerNow I have to say goodbye

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

"Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty-especially if they learn of her Sight-and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens.

Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries.

Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer.

Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention.

But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King, who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. His is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost-regardless of her plans or desires.

Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom; her best friend, Seth; everything.

Faery intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr's stunning twenty-first-century faery tale"
Informtaion from GoodReads.com

I first tried reading Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr, at the beginning of my book challenge and just didn't get into it. Wasn't until hearing a fellow book blogger talking on how wonderful Wicked Lovely is did I decide to pick it up again. I'm so glad I did. This is my first novel on faeries,or the fey as their called.I truly loved learning about the fey world. I kinda knew where the book was going to end and I was right. Which I'm shocked about cause I've never guess an ending before. However I still am going to read the rest of the series!! Plot: 20/20Characters: 20/20Creativity: 19/20Writing: 20/20Ending: 9/10Cover: 10/10= 98/100Over all I recommend checking out Wicked Lovely By Melissa Marr!!Happy Reading- Ashley

Monday, July 19, 2010

When I'm Not Reading is a new fun meme hosted by The Unread Reader. It's a fun new way to get to know the bloggers themselves.

Well When I'm Not Reading, I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my favorite TV shows.I'm also the housemaid in my home. I clean it everyday and take care of my cat Fiona, and dog Sadie. I also enjoy spending time watching videos on books,music, what-not on Youtube!!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

"Just as Ever is learning everything she can about her new ablitlites as an immortal,initated into the dark, seductive world by her beloved Damen, something terrible is happening to him. As Ever's powers increase, Damen's begin to fade after he is stricken by a mysterious illness that threatens his memory, his identity, his life.Desperate to save him, Ever travels to the mystical dimension of Summerland, where she uncovers not only the secrets of Damen's past- the brutal, tortured history he hoped to keep hidden-but also an ancient text revealing the workings of time. With the approaching blue moon heralding her only window for travel. Ever is forced to decide between turning the clock and saving her family from the accident that claimed them-or staying in the present and saving Damen, who grows weaker by the day..."Information from the back of the book

This is second in the Immortal series by Alyson Noel. This novel is more heartbreaking then the first with Damen forgeting who he is and what Ever means to him. Ever is left with a choice of getting her family back or save Damen. She does try and go back to save her family but things don't go how she thought they would. So she returns to the present and tries to save Damen.

Again I loved all the characters in book. Alyson Noel did a very well job with Blue Moon.So if you read Evermore pick up Blue Moon, you'll love it too!!Plot: 19/20Characters: 20/20Creativity: 18/20Writing: 19/20Ending: 9/10Cover: 10/10= 95/100

"After a horrible accident claims the lives of her family, sixteen-year old Ever Bloom can see people's auras, hear their thoughts, and know someone's entire life story by touching them. Going out of her way to avoid human contact and suppress her abilities, she has been branded a freak at her new high school- but everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste.

Damen is gorgeous, exotic, and wealthy. He's the only one who can silence the noise and random energy in her head- wielding a magic so intense, its as though he can peer straight into her soul. As Ever is drawn deeper into his enticing world of secrets and mystery, she's left with more questions than answers. And she has no idea just who he really is- or what he is. The only thing she knows to be true is that she's falling deeply and helplessly in love with him."
Information from the back of the book.

There has been mixed reviews on Alyson Noel's Evermore. But for me personnally I loved it. It may seem a bit like Twilight and some other supernatural Young Adult Fiction out there. I still enjoyed it, I found myself loving Ever and wanting to protect her from Drina. I'm so Team Damen!! I liked how Alyson included their past lives and where they were when they met.

Overall I think if you're looking for a romance with a supernatural twist. You should definitely picked up Evermore by Alyson Noel!

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Hello My Book Peeps,This is a book haul/in my mailbox.I went to my library!!Books:Melissa Marr- Wicked LovelyMelissa Marr- Ink ExchangeRichelle Mead- Vampire AcademyRichelle Mead- FrostbiteMichelle Zink- Prophecy Of The SistersThis is what I got for In My Mailbox this week. Let me know what you guys got!!Happy Reading, Ashley!!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

As Good As The First Time by AlTonya WashingtonReleased: July 1st 2010Published by: KimaniPage Amount: 224

"From the moment Julia Kelly fell in love with Cortez Wallace, she knew her life would never be the same. Their passion was hot, tempestuous, explosive. And to her surprise, it didn't last forever.To escape the pain of yet another breakup, Julia moved to L.A. But now when she hears starling news about her ex-lover, the successful TV producer comes home to Detroit for one final encounter with the man she simply can't get out of her heart...Popluar television anchor Cortez has loved Julia since high school. Expect Julia's the one who walked out. Cortez's mind remembers betrayl. His heart tells him to win his woman back. But love is never as good as the first time...is it?Information from the back of the book. *Note I won this book from GoodReads First Reads!

After reading alot of fantasy novels. I was craving some romance. AlTonya Washington's As Good As The First Time, didn't disappoint.I was truly hooked into Julia Kelly and Cortez Wallace. Julia overhears Cortez's brother tell him how she'll never be good enough. The next day Julia leaves for L.A. To start over, make a career for herself. Meanwhile Cortez is back in Detroit dealing with Julia leaving abruptly. He dives in himself into his career as well. Its not until 8 years later that the former couple meets again when Julia's work Outlook TV, decides to pitch a hosting job for Cortez. Julia is left to sway Cortez to take the deal. Spending time together reminds them both of how things were in the past. Both of them are still in love with one another but neither wants to take a chance on getting hurt. So Cortez leaves and goes back home, Julia follows him back. They take alot of twists and turns. The ending is prove that is never too late to fight for a love you think you might have lost. The plot of this book is about on how wondering about the one that got away. On what it takes to win that love back.All in All: I recommend reading this book. You will not be disappoint, with the jam back romance and drama!!Plot: 19/20Characters: 17/20Creativity: 19/20Writing: 20/20Ending: 10/10Cover: 9/10= 94/100Review by Ashley!

Friday, July 9, 2010

"Bodyguard Celia Graves plies her trade in a world where vampires roam the alleys of Tinseltown, street corner psychics have real powers, and cops use memory enhancement spells. An ordinary human, Celia uses street smarts, and charmed weapons to protect the rich and famous from mortal and supernatural threats. She's protecting the prince of a small but politically vital nation when things go horrible wrong.Bitten by a master vampire, Celia knows she is about to die.To her shock, she survives. Celia Graves has become an Abomination, neither fully mortal nor fully vampire. Her "master" is hunting her, to destory her or finish what his bite began. She's accussed of murder, and the cops aren't sure whether she should be locked up or staked. And then there's the demon she glimpsed during the vampire attack....Struggling to cope with her new powers. Celia reaches out for help from her once (and future?) lover, a powerful mage; his warrior-preist brother; a handsomewerewolf who keeps his lupine nature concealed from the world; an elderly clairvoyant; and one trustworthy cop.Celia Graves has three days to save the world,her sanity, and her soul.Information from the back of the book.

Before I begin my review note I won this book from GoodReads First Reads.

Blood Song by Cat Adams for me was a bit hard to get into at first. But once I got hooked I needed to know what happened to Celia. Although I don't think this was a very unique take on the supernatural world. I did find it to be good none the less.

Adams created a good story that has within it great characters. I loved Celia, how strong she remained through the story.I could picture all the characters in real-life.

The plot of Blood Song was interesting. The main character Celia life changes in one night. She is challenged to either let what happened to her kill her or fight for her life. And fighting is what she does. It is something she seems to do. Along the way she reunites with an ex who helps her in saving her life. Like I said I loved Celia and the other characters in this book.

This book ending on a good note but left you questioning what is going to happen in the second one. Where Celia is heading now?

All in all: The characters and story is what make this book a must read for all you supernatural, fantasy romance fans out there. It will be the cure for longing for a book packed with action and romance. You will not regret reading and purchasing Blood Song by Cat Adams.

Hello To All, I will be blogging on all things book related. I will give my honest thoughts on books. Note this is my first atempt I doing this. So if its not good at first I apologize now. I'm new to all of this. I will give 100% best on this blog. Anyways I hope you enjoy. I will be posting book reviews in the next few days so stay tuned for that. I also have a youtube channel. The link http://www.youtube.com/user/harmfullove.